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Today in entertainment history: Jan 23

THIS DAY IN 2002: Virgin Records and Mariah Carey terminated their record deal after barely nine months. Virgin paid Carey $28 million to break the contract, on top of the $21 million Carey got for signing with Virgin. Photo: Associated Press

1976: “Donny and Marie” premiered on ABC. It was the first variety show hosted by a brother and sister team, Donny and Marie Osmond.

1977: The TV miniseries “Roots,” based on the Alex Haley novel, began on ABC.

2002: Virgin Records and Mariah Carey terminated their record deal after barely nine months. Virgin paid Carey $28 million to break the contract, on top of the $21 million Carey got for signing with Virgin.

2005: Johnny Carson died from complications from emphysema in Los Angeles. He was 79.